Service & Baseball in the Dominican Republic
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Education
- Youth Development
- Community Building
Day 1: Arrive in Santo Domingo
Meet your Field Director at the airport. After you arrive at your accommodations, settle in and meet your group for an orientation and safety overview.
Day 2: Santo Domingo—The history of baseball in the Caribbean
- Explore regional baseball history through visits to Dominican baseball museums.
- Interview former professional Dominican baseball players who have returned to their home towns.
- Get to know community baseball teams who fostered the skills of some of the region's finest athletes.
Days 3-6: Hato Mayor Service Project—Exploring Dominican culture through baseball
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual program date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Participate in youth development-focused service work aimed at keeping young athletes in school.
- Explore the role of baseball in community life through culturally immersive activities with local youth and discussions with former professional baseball players.
- Observe or participate in a friendly softball game with locals.
- Partake in evening workshops to deepen your understanding of the issues facing Dominican youth in local baseball communities.
Day 7: Beach Excursion
Day 8: Depart for home
We work with local non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Education
- Youth Development
- Community Building
Day 1: Arrive in Santo Domingo
Meet your Field Director at the airport. After you arrive at your accommodations, settle in and meet your group for an orientation and safety overview.
Day 2: Santo Domingo—The history of baseball in the Caribbean
- Explore regional baseball history through visits to Dominican baseball museums.
- Interview former professional Dominican baseball players who have returned to their home towns.
- Get to know community baseball teams who fostered the skills of some of the region's finest athletes.
Days 3-6: Hato Mayor Service Project—Exploring Dominican culture through baseball
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with non-profits to better understand the local challenges. Since projects are determined closer to your actual program date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Participate in youth development-focused service work aimed at keeping young athletes in school.
- Explore the role of baseball in community life through culturally immersive activities with local youth and discussions with former professional baseball players.
- Observe or participate in a friendly softball game with locals.
- Partake in evening workshops to deepen your understanding of the issues facing Dominican youth in local baseball communities.
Day 7: Beach Excursion
Day 8: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Regional Meals
Daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included in your program. Traditional meals bring local flavors to life as part of your program experience.
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Full-time Field Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.
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Service Hours
Earn service hours that count towards academic credit.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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End-to-end Support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible Payment Options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
